{"podcast":{"title":"This Golfing Life","slug":"this-golfing-life-7773016","podcast_index_feed_id":7773016,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/thisgolfinglife","website_url":"http://www.soundergolf.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/951e09f4-1d70-11f1-a339-376ffb194972/image/1987af38fa0d78382e3feebd4f7a2e67.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Sounder Golf","episode_count":21,"summary":"This Golfing Life is a series of conversations about life, golf and the relationship between the two. Join host Dan Davies as he gets to the heart of the game with an eclectic range of guests - some famous, some less so; but all of them hopelessly besotted with the most engaging, infuriating and enjoyable game ever created.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T10:18:29.217193+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-golfing-life-7773016"},"episode":{"title":"10. Jaz Athwal: Aaron Rai & the British Asian golf experience","slug":"jaz-athwal-aaron-rai-the-british-asian-golf-experience","published_at":"2026-05-21T23:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-golfing-life-7773016/jaz-athwal-aaron-rai-the-british-asian-golf-experience","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-golfing-life-7773016","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR6937063199.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR6937063199.mp3","summary":"In this episode of This Golfing Life, Dan Davies sits down with Jaz Athwal, the first Sikh to be appointed captain of a British golf club and a co-founder of the British Asian Golf Society. We celebrate the recent success of Aaron Rai, the first British Asian golfer to win a major, exploring how role models from diverse communities can reshape the future of the game. Jaz also reflects on his journey from inner-city Bradford, rugby league and prejudice to the upper echelons of West Yorkshire society, as well as the challenges he faced breaking into a traditionally exclusive sport, and the lasting impact of initiatives like the Asian Open in inspiring British Asian golfers.  Highlights Introduction: Dan Davies welcomes Jaz Athwal to This Golfing Life and highlights the significance of Aaron Rai’s major win for British Asian golf. Early Sporting Life: Jaz shares his experience growing up in Bradford, his love for rugby league, and how early sporting experiences shaped his outlook. Discovering Golf: From picking up golf as a summer pastime to joining his first club, Jaz details the challenges of being one of the few British Asians in a predominantly white golfing world. Founding the British Asian Golf Society: Jaz explains how the British Asian Golf Society (BAGS) came to be, the vision behind the Asian Open, and efforts to introduce golf to inner-city schools. Breaking Barriers: The journey to becoming the first Sikh captain of a UK golf club and overcoming cultural and institutional barriers. Community Impact: How BAGS fostered networks and mentorships, helping nurture more British Asian golfers. Golf as a Social Glue: Jaz reflects on the inclusive nature of golf, lifelong friendships, and the social aspects that transcend the sport. Life Lessons: The values Jaz hol…","meta_description":"In this episode of This Golfing Life, Dan Davies sits down with Jaz Athwal, the first Sikh to be appointed captain of a British golf club and a co-founder…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3573,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/this-golfing-life-7773016/episodes/jaz-athwal-aaron-rai-the-british-asian-golf-experience/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-golfing-life-7773016/jaz-athwal-aaron-rai-the-british-asian-golf-experience.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}